The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and relies on support from memberships, individual donors, corporate donors and foundation grants to achieve the goals of the association. Founded in 1975, the organization is a member of the National YWCA, the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. There are 300 local associations comprised of two million members in the US, and across the globe it has more than 25 million members in 122 countries. The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families. It creates opportunities for growth, leadership and empowerment for all women and families. The organization provides numerous offerings, both community service-oriented and social, to benefit local residents, including Job Search Support, computer classes in Microsoft Word, Excel and more and one-on-one assistance with the job search process such as resume writing and interview coaching. Also available are book clubs, gardening classes, seasonal sports and fitness classes, paddle tennis, golf, organized playgroups, Newcomers Club, Parent Awareness programs which encourage healthy and positive development, child enrichment programs such as drop-off Toddler Time and Summer Fun for two-year-olds that include free play, story time, arts and crafts, music and outdoor play and more. To donate, visit us online or call us at 203-655-2535.